I think we’ll be very glad Saturday that the
sides are still in place on the pavilion!
Even if we didn’t have these most unwelcome cold temperatures, we
usually keep the sides on until May because of the spring winds. We should see
lots of plants – both veggies and flowering – come into the market in the next
few weeks. Wind can wreck havoc on them so the sides are a real blessing. (Right, there are already a few plants for sale at the market, but give us a few weeks and you'll find beautiful baskets and loads of veggie plants like the 2017 photos below)
That said, we’ll sure enjoy being out of the
wind and warmed by the big heaters this Saturday even if the plants aren’t
ready for sale. And, just a reminder, the plants aren’t ready for sale by
intention. Our growers are very familiar with planting schedules for our area
and they plant on a schedule that allows them to bring plants to the market
when they are the proper size for planting at the proper time for planting. It’s
just too early in March and early April to put out warm weather plants like tomatoes
out for another month. Typically the first week of May is considered a safe
time to plant tomatoes. Not that it’s shaping up to be a typical year if Easter
is any indication. I’m afraid any risk crops our farmers put out early is
doomed. That means no early corn, or other warm weather field crops.
Hopefully we’ll make it through this week
without the peaches and berries being decimated.
We expect a fun day.
Stewart’s Bakery is serving breakfast and for
eat-in or take-away Linda will have chili with beans.
William Adkins will be on the market stage.
Dinner’s Ready! is back with Vegetable &
Ground Beef Stew, Pork Tenderloin with Potatoes and Carrots, Chicken and
Noodles with Carrots and Taco Soup. These frozen meals made right here in Webb
City are ready to pop in the slow cooker and serve 4.
So you can make plans, special things coming
up at the market:
Saturday, April 14 – The Granny Chicks are playing, the Kids’
Garden Club is meeting, The Seed Savers will be giving away seeds.
Saturday, April 21 – Opening day for the regular season, free tree
seedling give away, Red Bridge Trio plays, the first Clickety-Clack – We’re
Reading Down the Track featuring “Peppa Pig and the Big Train” on the streetcar.
Reserve your free tickets on the market’s facebook page. If you don’t on
facebook, come by the information table and we’ll secure you reservations.
Saturday, May 5 - Let's Plant a Garden Day - a free tomato plant for every child.
Saturday, May 13 - The Mother's Day Market!
Come by the information table if
– you more information on special activities at the market,
- you’d
like to volunteer at the market,
- you have a brilliant idea to share,
- you have a
question,
- you need to get tokens with your credit, debit or SNAP card,
- you need
to buy a market bag, you have a question, or
- you just want to chat.
See you at the market!
